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Blackstone and Halliburton Back VoltaGrid With $1 Billion to Scale AI Data Center Power

VoltaGrid, a Houston-based behind-the-meter power generation company, has secured a $1 billion strategic equity investment from funds managed by Blackstone

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VoltaGrid, a Houston-based behind-the-meter power generation company, has secured a $1 billion strategic equity investment from funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and Halliburton. The raise comprises $775 million in primary capital and $225 million in secondary purchases from existing investors. VoltaGrid’s post-money valuation now exceeds $10 billion.

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